Associate of Science in Pre-Mortuary Science (Clermont College)

The UC Clermont College Pre-Mortuary Science program is an associate of science degree designed for students who want to transfer to the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. There, students will complete a bachelor of mortuary science degree. All courses from UC Clermont will transfer to CCMS.Mortuary science seeks to enroll persons who believe in the dignity of funeral services, who are committed to competent, professional service, and who desire more than minimal technical training. Aside from embalming and other preparatory services, graduates also need experience in arrangements counseling, merchandising and funeral directing.An education in mortuary science is rigorous. Students are required to have two years of general education — including liberal arts, business and behavioral science — before studying mortuary science. Upon graduation from a four-year program, students must take state and national board examinations.

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study. As a first-year student, you will need to take an English and mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption.